The lump sum compensation payable for the death of a worker was recently increased from $524,000 to $750,000, while the compensation payable in respect of the deceased worker’s funeral expenses was increased from $9,000 to $15,000. The increase applied if the death occurred on or after 5 August 2015, however, it did not apply to coal miners.

The Amendment Regulation commenced on 11 November 2016.

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